Greater Buffalo, NY: Expanding Opportunity in Western New York
Say Yes Buffalo is an affiliate of CareerWise, bringing career opportunities through apprenticeship to young people across Western New York with close, strategic support and guidance from the national organization.
Apprenticeship in Partnership
Through partnership with Say Yes Buffalo and local employers, CareerWise Buffalo is creating pathways for students to earn while they learn, gain industry-recognized credentials, and launch careers in growing sectors across the region.
Apprentice Occupations:
CareerWise in Buffalo collaborates with regional employers to develop apprenticeship pathways in industries critical to Western New York’s economy. Students gain hands-on experience, professional skills, and credentials that position them for long-term career success.
Interested? Find out more about each occupation here:
Buffalo Occupations
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Business Operations
- Healthcare
- Information Technology (IT)
Advanced Manufacturing
Advanced Manufacturing occupations
Lubricate, clean, or repair machinery, equipment, or parts for industrial operations.
Repair, install, adjust, or maintain industrial production and processing machinery.
Business Operations
Business Operations occupations
Plan and coordinate the operations of organizations to ensure efficiency.
Recruit, screen, and interview applicants. Handle employee relations and benefits. Maintain personnel records and provide clerical support for the HR department.
Plan, initiate, and manage information technology (IT) projects and guide the work of technical staff.
Healthcare
Healthcare occupations
For a Culinary track, this focuses on food service management and costing.
Information Technology (IT)
Information Technology (IT) occupations
Use mathematical and statistical techniques to analyze data and develop insights for business intelligence.
Provide technical assistance to computer users and troubleshoot hardware/software issues.
Write, test, and maintain the code and scripts that allow computer applications to run.
Design user interfaces and digital products, focusing on user experience, layout, and functionality.
About Say Yes Buffalo
Say Yes Buffalo is a comprehensive cradle-to-career education initiative designed to increase high school and postsecondary graduation rates for students enrolled in Buffalo Public Schools. Say Yes Buffalo provides a range of support services including academic enrichment, social-emotional support, legal assistance, health services, and college scholarships.
Through partnership with CareerWise, Say Yes Buffalo is expanding pathways for students by integrating youth apprenticeship into its comprehensive support model, ensuring that students have access to both college and career opportunities.
